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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.62, 3,372.54 and 950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.62, 3,372.54 and 950.92 is: 1,425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.62 : 3,372.54 = 950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.62/3,372.54 = 950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.62x = 3,372.54 × 950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.62x = 3,207,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,015.74/2,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.58

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